Diary
see what i’ve been making
Date: Friday 15th May 2026For a little while now, I have been toiling away, making some sewn offerings. I was really inspired by the bagware I saw in Japan last year, namely at Onomichi Hanpu and the Porter Flagship. I loved the all canvas bags and have been inspired ever since to explore my own bag creation. This one was made for my boyfriend, it features to handles for holding, a cross-body strap for wearing, a key loop, and a place to hang a purse pal! I also made him a couple of matching snap closure pouches, as I know he likes to use these.
I’m really proud of this creation and I think it’s something many people would enjoy using and owning, so I’m working towards sharing this with those who would like to have their own!
Date: Sunday 10th May 2026For a couple of months now I have been super lucky to be spending some time learning the art of Risograph Printing with Tree Paper Gallery! Each time I get to spend time in the Studio or make a print my world expands a little. I love seeing my work in the physical with the magic of Riso added!
Date: Friday 1st May 2026Here is the May version of Plantgril Post Club! I was deeply inspired by the Artemis II space mission, and what the astronauts had to share with us from up around the moon. This year, I am putting pen to paper to do what I can to make my dreams a reality. I am trying to become less risk-averse and put my creations out there, as it is the only way forward! I am immensely proud of this collection and feel that the vision I have for this offering becomes more of what I had dreamt it to be with each passing month.
Date: Wednesday 1st April 2026Today i launched the April edition of post club! I am so proud of how this months designs came together, It looks like such a cohesive and sweet set. This is now the third month of my little mail club and I think it gets better each month! I am so grateful to the people who support my creative endeavours.
Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026I made a new painting, my first time using a linen panel! I really loved how smooth the paints applied and the way my underpainting still shines through just the right amount. It always feels so good to make a new painting :-).
Date: Sunday 1st
March 2026
March post club designs launched today! I was inspired by a trip home to Christchurch for the postcard, and by a tiktok I saw of a very noble dog riding a horse for the sticker! I woke up thinking about it and had to draw it immediately!
Date: Sunday 1st February 2026I started a postclub! Each month i’ll be designing and sending out in the post an A6 postcard and vinyl sticker, all wrapped up in a custom envelope. This project feels like a dream come true, drawing what my heart desires and getting to see my work in physical print, and sharing it around the world.
I’ve been making lots of little extras to send out too!
I’m running the subscriptions through patreon.
Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025I was really missing a chore jacket in my wardobe, so I set out to make my perfect version. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome! I drafted facings, pockets and the collar and finished it all with the neatest seams, almost every seam has a 5mm bias binding clean cotton edge!
Date: Saturday 30th August 2025I made a new commissioned painting for Lily, I couldn’t help myself but to make her this beautiful bunch of lillies! The process of layering this piece was really fun.
Date: Tuesday 1st July 2025I have been working away on my little balcony carving this beautiful myrtle I got from Vintage Tool Shop - it was indeed a very hard wood to carve! I think I spent around 40 hours carving this shape and i learnt so much. I then painted my little winter doll in acrylic and finished with oil. she wears my green hand knit alpaca bonnet and my handmade cotton coat just like me.
This piece felt like a sweet symphony of combined skills. She will be very proudly on display at Jacky Winter Gallery from Friday the 11th in their new group exhibition ‘Assembly’!
Date: Saturday 31st May 2025A new painting for autumn that is very spring like, a cheerful group of irises. I’ve been exploring a fast pace and loose approach to painting, with a limited pallete, all mixed into the colour before. The results feel inviting and moving.